Match the set of examples to the definition of a ratio.
A. The 3 in 3/4 or the 9 in 9/11
B. 2.1, 3.5, 2.9
C. 1:5, 4:10, 10:100
D. All of these
Answer: C
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A 25-year-old gravida 1, para 1, who had an emergency cesarean birth 3 days ago is scheduled for discharge. As you prepare her for discharge, she begins to cry. Which should be your initial action?
a. Assess her for pain. b. Allow her time to express her feelings. c. Point out how lucky she is to have a healthy baby. d. Explain that she is experiencing postpartum blues.
A patient says that his condition must be getting worse since he was receiving 10 mg morphine sulfate through the IV for pain but now is prescribed Demerol 50 mg by mouth at home. How should the nurse respond to this patient?
1. "Oral doses need to be higher than those given through an IV. It does not mean your condition is worse." 2. "The doctor is making sure that you do not have any pain once you go home." 3. "I will get the doctor so he can explain what is going on with your condition." 4. "All patients have more pain when they go home so the doctor is making sure you have enough medication."
A nurse is assessing a patient who reports moderate tinnitus. The nurse should assess the patient for which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Use of ibuprofen (Motrin) b. History of excessive cerumen c. Drinking carbonated beverages d. History of frequent headaches e. Presence of hypertension
Concerning the procedures and criteria for a woman's admission to the hospital labor unit, nurses should be aware that:
1. she is not considered to be in true labor (according to EMTALA) until a qualified health care provider says she is. 2. she can have only her male partner or predesignated doula with her at assessment. 3. her weight gain is calculated to determine whether she is at greater risk for ce-phalopelvic disproportion and cesarean birth. 4. the nurse should listen politely to the woman's previous birthing experiences but realize each birth is a unique experience.